ultimate responsibility over the system of quality management (SOQM) functions within the firm? B3 Does the person that has ultimate control in the firm be a CFO or managing partner of the firm? If not, how

management responsibilities and what support do they receive in managing these demands? 3 How does the firm ensure that partners have sufficient time needed to maintain technical competence in fast-changing

the Audit Engagement Partner, an independent partner, or a key audit partner for this client or a partner in the chain of command; and ii. has he/she been appointed as a director or to a key management